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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.88, 3,476.28 and 1,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.88, 3,476.28 and 1,399.94 is: 1,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.88 : 3,476.28 = 1,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.88/3,476.28 = 1,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.88x = 3,476.28 × 1,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.88x = 4,866,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,583.42/2,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.04

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